Converting from Half (½) to One Eighth (⅛)

What is Half (½)

In fractions, Half (½) represents one divided by two, which indicates that a whole unit is divided into two equal parts where one part is being described. Half is commonly used to express fractions and measurements in various contexts.

What is One Eighth (⅛)

One Eighth (⅛) denotes one divided by eight, indicating that a whole unit is divided into eight equal parts, with one of these parts being referred to as one eighth. It is a common fraction used in measurements such as recipes and dimensions.

Conversion Formulas

The standard conversion between Half (½) and One Eighth (⅛) is as follows:

• 1 (½) = 4 (⅛)
• 1 (⅛) = 0.25 (½)

Additional conversions include:

• 2 (½) = 8 (⅛)
• 2 (⅛) = 0.5 (½)
• 3 (½) = 12 (⅛)
• 3 (⅛) = 0.75 (½)
• 9 (½) = 36 (⅛)
• 9 (⅛) = 2.25 (½)

Examples

1. Converting 2 Half (½) to One Eighth (⅛):

2×4=8

2. Converting 4 One Eighth (⅛) to Half (½):

4×0.25=1

Use these formulas as reference to easily convert between Half (½) and One Eighth (⅛) in various scenarios.

This article serves as a helpful resource for those needing to perform conversions between Half (½) and One Eighth (⅛) in their everyday calculations.